Sr Construction Materials Specialist

Saudi Aramco (ASC); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco (ASC) is seeking an experienced contracts professional in Saudi Arabia to handle procurement development and execution of contracts, ensuring optimal outcomes. The role requires at least 12 years of experience in capital project contracts administration, with a strong focus on engineering and procurement processes.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, have expertise in international project phases, and excellent communication skills, alongside certifications like CIPS or APICS.

Joining Saudi Aramco means working in a collaborative, multinational environment with opportunities for significant impact and professional development.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in contracts development and administration in capital projects.
• Mastery understanding of contracts, change management, and large projects.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and mobilize as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle procurement development and execution of contractual actions.
• Provide technical advice from conception through execution and termination.
• Review and resolve contractual issues and change orders.

Skills

Contract development and administration

Procurement processes

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain Management or MIS

CIPS, ISM, APICS or equivalent certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle procurement development and execution of diverse contractual actions using sound business judgment to achieve optimal commercial outcomes in a timely manner to meet operational needs.
• Provide complex technical advice and support to contract proponents from the conception of contract service requirements through execution and termination of the contract or service requirements.
• Review contractual issues objectively and resolve disputed change orders proactively to achieve appropriate resolutions.
• Develop and review different types of contract agreements for projects.
• Conduct market analysis to determine the best type of contract for the project and provide alternatives.
• Implement Saudi Aramco Procurement Manual for all contracts and consciously monitor implementation.
• Develop review change order packages and ensure compliance with related guidelines and procedures.
• Develop review negotiation strategies for change orders.
• Participate in negotiation meetings for all change orders.
• Ensure implementation of supplier performance evaluation by project teams as well as other procurement and contracts management related actions.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business/Public Administration, Law, Finance, Supply Chain Management or MIS from a recognized and approved program; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 12 years of experience in contracts development and administration related to capital projects in refining and petrochemical industries, recognized as an expert.
• Have CIPS, ISM, APICS or equivalent certification.
• Mastery understanding of international procedures of project phases, engineering, bidding procedures, procurement processes, construction and up-to-date best practices.
• Mastery understanding of contracts, contract documents, change management and claim procedures, and international experience on large complex projects.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible work or contact with auditing, accounting, and contracting techniques and procedures is preferred.
• Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings.
• Ability to work in a diverse working environment with multinational teams and mobilize to different locations domestically and internationally, including remote areas as needed.